The impending release of the latest US employment data, scheduled for this Friday, carries significant weight. According to US News, economists are projecting the addition of 190,000 jobs in May, which would maintain the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Following April’s gain of 175,000 jobs, this anticipated increase in employment signals growth and is technically [...]
Written by: Angela Akers If you want to be a successful investor, you must know what your investment style is. If you want to be a successful investor that finds investing easy, you should buy stocks that are consistent with that style. As a reminder, the VectorVest Investment Matrix is talked about in great [...]
Monday: Mixed Start The week started quietly as investors anticipated key economic data due later in the week. Market activity was relatively subdued with minor movements in the major indices. The anticipation set the tone for a cautious trading environment. Tuesday: Rising Treasury Yields Weigh on Market With key economic data due out at [...]
The world of investing and trading can often seem like a labyrinth of data and jargon. However, one crucial piece of information that can significantly impact your investment decisions is the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data. With the upcoming PCE release this week, it’s essential to understand what this data is, how it differs [...]
Written by: Angela Akers Over the past few months, we've explored the proprietary stock analysis indicators and Market Timing Systems provided by VectorVest. If you're not familiar with these indicators, here are some quick refreshers: Relative Safety Relative Timing Relative Value VST Value, Safety, Timing Now, the question now becomes, how can you put [...]
Monday: Mixed Start Interest rate concerns overshadowed gains in the tech sector, leading to a mixed start for the week. The Dow fell by 0.5%, the S&P 500 edged up by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq rose by 0.7%. Tuesday: Nvidia Earnings Boost Anticipation ahead of Nvidia’s earnings lifted sentiment, resulting in a positive session. [...]
Undeniably, geopolitical tensions around the world are increasing - with the current trade war between China and the U.S. being a notable example. For instance, President Biden has recently imposed large tariffs on Chinese imports into America. Conversely, in the last seven months alone, China has sold $74 billion of U.S. Treasuries and agency [...]
Monday: Mixed Start Wall Street began last week with mixed results as investors exercised caution ahead of key inflation data. The Dow dropped by 0.2%, the S&P 500 dipped slightly by 0.02%, and the Nasdaq managed a 0.3% gain. Tuesday: Optimism on CPI Data Anticipation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release boosted the [...]
The April inflation report provided a mixed bag of signals for the economy, leaving many investors wondering how these developments might influence their portfolios. With inflation cooling slightly to 3.4% annually but remaining above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the implications for the stock market are complex. Let's delve into how these inflation trends [...]
Last week kicked off with optimism on Wall Street, driven by dovish remarks from the Fed, resulting in gains across the board. The Dow climbed 0.5%, the S&P500 rose 1.0%, and the Nasdaq surged 1.2%. However, sentiments shifted on Tuesday as Minneapolis Fed chief Neel Kashkari hinted at steady rates, leading to a mixed [...]
